I had such an amazing first experience at My Sweet Valentine today! I had seen the bakery when they had their grand opening and had been meaning to stop in, and I'm so glad I finally did. I walked in looking for just one or two cupcakes because I was on my way to pick up my son from school for his birthday. My heart honestly dropped when I realized they didn't have cupcakes available because I thought, "Oh no, now I have to make another stop." The gentleman helping me was SO kind. When I told him I only needed one for my birthday boy, he said, "Let me check what I have in the back." A few minutes later, he came out with the cutest little cupcake, beautifully decorated and boxed up with a sparkly Happy Birthday topper. He absolutely did not have to go out of his way to do that, but that small act of kindness completely made my day and is going to make my little boy feel so special when I pick him up from school. And of course I couldn't leave without getting something else, so I grabbed some Biscotti banana pudding for my husband because it's his favorite! The bakery itself is adorable, but the kindness and customer service are what will absolutely bring me back. Ray turned what could have been a quick "sorry, we don't have any" into such a sweet little birthday moment for my son. He even surprised me with a fresh chocolate cookie and sprinkle cookie and sent me off with "Have a sweet day." Such a small act of kindness, but after the morning I'd had, it meant more than he could have known. Thank you so much. You have definitely gained a new customer. read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

I tried their cinnamon rolls (delicious), biscoff cheesecake (amazing and I'm not a huge fan of biscoff cookies), and the banana less pudding (wish I got more)! Staff were really kind! They offer complimentary coffee with a purchase - if I heard right. I didn't take it because I had to stay awake. They have a large parking lot, right next to the 91 freeway. read more

Sweet Valentine's Bakery has a wide selection of cakes and treats, which I really appreciated. I ended up trying the German chocolate cake to compare it to my favorite spot, and while it didn't quite reach that level for me, it was very close and definitely competitive. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie was a standout--really delicious and worth going back for. On the other hand, the churro-flavored cookie and the chocolate chip walnut cookie didn't do it for me. They were a bit lacking in flavor, and I personally prefer my cookies to have that crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture. These were softer than I like, but that could just come down to preference. One thing I did really like is that they give full cookie samples, not just tiny bites--that's a nice touch and shows confidence in their product. Service was very good, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, I'd come back to try more of their cakes and definitely get the brown butter chocolate chip cookie again. read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - 12 dozen; variety - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

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Very good biscoff banana pudding! Their cakes are also very good. We've ordered a few different cakes for birthdays at my office, and they never disappoint. read more

My girlfriend recommended this place and it was a pleasant experience. I really like the churro butter cookie, the mini croissants, the kiwi lemonade and the peach cobbler. The staff were kind and respectful and the ambiance is nice. I would recommend this place to those I know. read more

Just left this cute little bakery and omg the free sample cookie alone was worth buying something. I immediately knew whatever I bought would taste amazing. I bought a cinnamon roll and it was divine! The owner was incredibly sweet and humble. I recommend giving this bakery a shot if you're in the area! They also give back to the community!! read more

Wanted to try this place since January when their cinnamon roll rosca de reyes went viral. 8 months later, here I am. I purchased a cinnamon roll, a slice of funfetti bundt cake, and a mini cookie croissant. The funfetti cake was dry. There was a liquid pooling at the bottom of the container also. Simple syrup I'm assuming. The frosting was good though. The croissant was hard. Not sure if maybe it had been refrigerated prior. I placed in microwave for 10 seconds and then it was bomb! Cinnamon roll is where it's at. Was perfect as is. The place had seating and was very clean. The young man behind the counter gave me a chocolate chip cookie as soon as I approached the counter. Said it was a sample. It was a basic looking thin cookie. Did not look promising but it was delicious! Very soft and packed with chocolate chips. Brown butter base I'm sure. Wish I got the young man's name. He was very friendly. He came back from around the counter and helped me carry my items to the cashier register, which I had not noticed was behind me. read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Funfetti cake and free sample choco chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

The lady working there was so nice! I loved the wide range of options. They had a little bit of everything that my grandma used to make! Sweet potato pie, bread pudding, red velvet cake and more. I just popped in to take something home, but they do have seating and might even be a nice spot to get a little work done. Plenty of parking in the lot. I look forward to going back and trying more things next time. read more

Walked in for work reasons, was given a chocolate chip cookie upon arrival, purchased the banana pudding to-go, ate banana pudding in my truck and immediately was a fan! The banana pudding alone, slaps. Aside from that, the storefront is clean, inviting, filled with pretty packages of baked goods and the employees are serving happiness, joy and just positive vibes. I left and one of the employees said, "Have a sweet day!" BRANDING! Love it here! I would come here and pick-up banana pudding as a sweet treat for people I really like/love. Of course, I will be back to try more, but for now, I will testify that the banana pudding is worth stopping in and trying and also a nice gift for a friend or relative! read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Banana Pudding $7 - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

another bakery that has been on my list for the longest. the gal behind the counter was welcoming and gave us a cookie each (delicious) i got a few items, but my favorite was the biscoff cheesecake and the biscoff banana pudding. a very welcoming and clean bakery seating avail inside def will be back. parking: ample parking. read more

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The desserts are tasty and fresh! It was my first time stopping by and I'll be back. The staff gave me a sample and talked about the most popular items. I decided on the maple butter cream cake and a cinnamon roll. I took the cake to an event and the ladies loved it. They have a clean and modern style inside. Super cute decor and there are even tables if you want to chill there read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

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Picked up a TGTG order and also bought a cinnamon roll to try. Their cinnamon rolls have some of the best soft texture I've ever had from store bought! The icing is sweet but has a good cream cheesy flavor to it. The girls working there are friendly and they have so many options in the cold case. Puddings, cakes etc. they also offered a cookie sample which was nice of them. Pricing is also fair, plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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Walk in and they greet you with a bright smile & free chocolate chip cookie? Classy! It's a small and comfy place to grab a sweet snack and a coffee. You can buy a slice of cake or a whole cake as we did. Thanks Sweet Valentine for making our family birthday celebration special read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Red Velvet Cake 10" - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

This is a sweet bakery!! When me and my partner came in we were greeted and handed two cookies. which was delicious and my partner actually bought two of that same cookie. We ordered two lemonades kiwi and peach(is sooooo good) one peach cobbler, mini croissant, and sweet potato pie. Everything was awesome and we would recommend. Inside the bakery as well is very clean,smells amazing like sweet and warm. both employees there were attentive and tried to be quick with respect. Definitely would go back!!! read more

Run... don't walk... to this bakery if you need some sweet treats! First of all, they hand you a free cookie when you walk in... who else does that? NO ONE! I hope they don't mind me saying that. lol The cookie was delicious... I knew we were off to a good start! My mom loves coconut cake. So of course, I turned to Yelp to find the best one for her birthday. Sweet Valentine got me with the "southern coconut." The reason this is my mom's favorite is because my grandmother always made it for holidays when she was a little girl. When I told them it was for her birthday, they decorated it with cute flowers and a little Happy Birthday sign. I was hoping my mom would like the cake. I quote, "I suspect that they went to my mother's kitchen and stole her recipe. I feel like I'm 6-years old again." That is the highest compliment you can give because my grandmother was an AMAZING cook! When I looked at other bakeries, they wanted at least $75 for a cake. This one was less than $50. An incredible value, especially considering how delicious it was! I went back today to get a red velvet cake for my son's birthday. I can't wait to see his reaction. I know he will love it. Please support this business! The shop is really cute and super clean. Everything is on display beautifully. The prices are BEYOND reasonable. The owner, Matthew Valentine, and his staff are really friendly! But most important, the sweet treats are really AMAZING!! read more

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Wow! What an amazing experience at Sweet Valentine Bakery! We must protect and support this place, at all costs! Walking in, I immediately felt "at home". The interior is very well decorated and has the aroma of fresh baked goods, coming out of the oven. It reminding me of going to Grandma's house and smelling fresh peach cobbler! The lady behind the counter had a huge smile and genuinely welcomed me in, and offered me a sample chocolate chip cookie while I made my decision. Great touch! She asked if there was anything I was looking for, specifically, because they just made some fresh batches of items and could get it from the back. Spectacular customer service! I was indecisive and ended up getting way too many desserts: - Banana Pudding - 5/5 - the custard is so creamy and not overly sweet, the layering of the Nilla wafers and bananas were perfect ratios. It was super fresh because the bananas still had normal colors and hadn't blackened. Top tier banana pudding! - Biscoff Banana Pudding - 5/5 - great modern take on a classic banana pudding! Had biscoff cookies and cookie butter swirl inside. It's definitely a bit on the sweeter side but the family loved it! - Sock it to me cake - 5/5 - I haven't had a sock it to me cake this good since my Grandma's! Holy moly! Super light and airy but also crazy moist! The sweetness level was great and a good amount of pecans. This was awesome! - Peach Cobbler - 3.8/5 - The flavor of the cobbler itself was very good. Very cinnamon forward, which I actually enjoyed. It was just a little too "wet" for my liking. Also, it's more of a crispy pie crust style. So, it's wet and crunch at the same time. Flavor profile is great but textures were polarizing. Overall, the customer service was amazing the desserts are off the charts. Can't wait to come back for more banana pudding and to try their cinnamon rolls and red velvet. A must stop if you're in the area! read more

All I Can Say Was WOW!!!! Banana Pudding 10/10! Biscoff pudding 10/10!! Ps also got cinnamon roll to go lmao before I forget their chocolate chip cookies 10/10!! Ps the staff was super friendly first time here definitely won't be my last! read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Biscoff Pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

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Yummmmmmmy!! This banana pudding is delicious 100% recommend!! The staff is really sweet and kind!! read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

Sweet Valentine Bakery is the sweetest! The owner and baker, Matthew Valentine is so nice and has a really cool story. His first inspiration into the culinary and baking world stems from a southern cookbook his grandmother gave him as a child. Sweet Valentine started in Matthews's garage in 2020, and became a brick and mortar a year ago. The bakery smells so good, upon entering, with nice and bright decor. I was greeted by Cathy from behind the counter and she was just sweetest too. Both Matthew and Cathy helped me choose their best-selling and favorites since it was my first time there. I was picking up an assortment of treats to bring into my office for an event. The banana pudding was phenomenal. The book it to me cake was amazing. The brown butter pound cake was delicious. All of the cookies were a huge hit. I was hoping to take some leftover treats home, but there was nothing left. My colleagues devoured it all! I'm definitely coming back to Sweet Valentine Bakery for all of the above plus the fresh baked cinnamon rolls that were calling me my name and to try their coffee too! read more

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Holy smokes this place is good! I went in today with the goal of getting some banana pudding. The store is locate in a small shopping center with a DD's discounts and next to a Subway. There's lots of parking so no worries there. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted and offered a cookie "sample" that was delicious. I put quotes around sample as it was a normal sized cookie. There was a variety of pastries and sweets from cookies to croissants, cobbler, and of course banana pudding. I got two of the original flavor and one Nutella flavor. There was also a Biscoff flavor that's a must try for next time. Both the original and Nutella flavors were absolutely dreamy! Creamy and just the perfect amount of banana flavor. I honestly didn't know what to expect since I've only had homemade before but it was excellent. I'm so happy to have such a high quality sweets shop so close to me. read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Original and Nutella banana pudding. To die for! - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

First, I want to say that I love the treats here especially the banana pudding. I've been coming for almost three years and have always had a good experience up until recently. The last two visits within the past month have been disappointing due to customer service. There's an older woman who has helped me both times. On one visit with my husband, I asked if the $2 lemonade deal was still available, and she ignored my question and rolled her eyes. Then today, when I came with my mom, she asked, "How many lemonades do you want?" in a rude tone and again rolled her eyes. I truly enjoy supporting this business, but these interactions make it uncomfortable to return. I hope customer service can improve, because the quality of the treats deserves a better experience. Banana pudding 10/10 ALWAYS Lemonade 10/10 Coconut cake was definitely a solid 9 read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Coconut cake and peach lemonade - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

I wanted to support a Black-owned business for Juneteenth, I found Sweet Valentine after eating some overpriced mid-level tacos (meh, another review). I was greeted promptly and in a friendly manner. I asked about the ownership of the bakery, and the owner, Matt, introduced himself to me. Despite being very busy, he offered me a cookie on the house (delicious) and I purchased a banana pudding (fresh and absolutely delicious!). We had a brief chat, and I will be patronizing Sweet Valentine Bakery a lot in the future! Highly recommended! read more

Such a cute bakery/cafe. We walked in and they handed us each a free brown butter chocolate chip cookie!! The cinnamon cold brew with caramel was delicious! And the chocolate cake (split between me and the hubby) was delicious and not too dry despite being individually packaged. The icing was also so beautifully draped on the slice. It was a very pretty. read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Cinnamon coffee with caramel - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

This spot can be a little hard to find if you're not already looking for it--you could easily drive past without noticing--but once you're inside, it's absolutely worth it. The atmosphere is warm and homely, and the staff is genuinely friendly. They offer a great variety of pastries, and everything we tried was delicious. The standout for us was the banana pudding, but all the pastries we sampled were tasty and well-made. I'll definitely be returning to try more of their menu. Highly recommend giving this place a visit if you're in the area. read more

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All the baked goods at this bakery are delicious. As soon as you walk in you get a free warm cookie. I typically like to get a slice of German chocolate cake which is my fave! You can also earn points on your purchases. read more

Walked in randomly and bought a couple items because of the free sample. The banana pudding it was fire!!

I bought a lemon blueberry bunt cake, had high hopes, but nothing really special about it , extremely sweet frosting, the cake itself wasn't sweet which is good , but it was a little too dense, it didn't have a moist crumb, they come refrigerated, maybe that had something to do with it ? It felt too heavy , honestly think the Nothing Bunt Cakes are so much tastier. The older lady that helped me out was very nice and helpful. read more

Went in because I searched a bakery that had sweet potato pie. This bakery stated they sell some. I get there to buy one for my boyfriend's birthday in December and they had NO pie. Ended up buying cookies which were quite tasty. They had nice service. read more

I have been to this location 3 times and have always enjoyed my experiences and desserts. When you enter the employees are friendly and always offer you a complimentary cookie which is always delicious. Today, we celebrated my grandpa's 92nd birthday and "Sock It To Me" cake is one of his favorites. I wanted to do better than a grocery store cake so I decided to give them a try and bring it to his party. This cake was a hit at the party and everyone loved it. My grandpa went back for seconds which he doesn't normally do. I will definitely be coming back and can't wait to try more of their desserts! read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Grandpa's 92nd Birthday!! - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

I ordered from the "too good to go app" and was able to get a bag that had a cheese croissant (on the saltier side) coconut pudding which was delicious and 2 cinnamon croissants. I was offered a sugar cookie sample as well which was really yummy and probably my fav besides the pudding. Not bad at all especially since the items are from the app deal and not "fresh" so I bet it would be even better if I get them fresh. The service was very nice and I think is family owned. The ambiance is very clean but is in the corner of the shopping center so I didn't even know this place was here. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Sugar cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

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Run! And do not walk to this bakery!!! You walk in, you're greeted warmly and handed a full choc chip cookie sample! The cookie was lovely, and set my expectations high. Then i see that everything else in that store is DIVINE. I bought up a little of everything as you can see. I had some bites of the regular banana pudding when I got back to work and was TRANSPORTED to someone's granny house in Louisiana!! I saved the biscoff banana pudding for my son, and now I'm his plug, he's texting me like a fiend, lmao. I used the too good to go app and recieved 2 cinnamon rolls and the peach cobbler, which are soooo good!! The other stuff I bought on top because it looked so good. I'll definitely be back. Visited 1/9/26 around 7:30. read more

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Free cookie and coffee! That's first. Cookies 3 for $5, 6 for $10, 12 for $20, or $2 each. In Long Beach at the SW corner of Avalon & Albertoni Friendly owner and service. They had many variations of banana pudding - original, Nutella, biscoff, Oreo for $6 Crookie - croissant & cookie $3, churro croissant Big Bundt cakes - perfect for a birthday or graduation Mini Bundt cakes $3.50 Cinnamon rolls $7.75 Slices of cake for $5 - lemons blueberry, chocolate lovers, bananas and cream, southern coconut, German chocolate, red velvet, carrot, maple brown butter, brown butter pound, confetti vanilla... Pecan pie, berries and cream pudding, sweet potato pie... $5/slice Lemonade flavors galore. Cobbler $7 And ice cream sandwiches and sundaes. Single scoop of ice cream $2.50! Bring the kiddos here instead of $10 scoops elsewhere. read more

My daughter in law got us a lemon blueberry cake from there and it was so delicious. I believe it's my new favorite cake. I'm for sure going there to see what other delights I can find, read more

What a cute bakery with such a large variety of rich desserts. I started off with a sample of the chocolate chip cookie. It was soft and delicious, and rich with a sweet vanilla flavor. The banana pudding looked so good, like home made. read more

My friend and I would always drive to LA for some banana pudding and we found this very cute bakery last year. This review is long overdue but we looooooveee this place! We don't have to drive to LA anymore to get our biscoff banana pudding. We go 1-2 times a month. If I could, I'd buy some everyday haha. I definitely recommend this bakery and there is free parking available + they take Apple Pay too read more

WORTH THE TRY. You get a free cookie. The customer service and BANANA PUDDING make the drive worth it. If you are going to try anything, let it be that; my family buys the Large lol. I've tried almost everything but really only come back for the BP and their menu is still growing bc they listen to their customers!!!!!! Storytime: On my first visit my husband wanted to try their RedVelvetCake, something smaller than a whole cake but more than 1 little slice. We asked if they sell mini cake bundts out of curiosity. NOW THEY SELL MINI CAKE BUNDTS. Called "Teeny Bundts". If you need more convincing than that then let me know read more

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The owner was the server and shared his baking history. Offered a free sample and all around a nice person. I tried the original banana pudding, chocolate chip cookies, and maple cake. All were 10/10! read more

Really cozy bakery and they gave out full cookies just to sample! The staff was very nice, accomadating, and gave reccomendations on what to get. We had their sundae and banana pudding and it was one of the best banana puddings we've had. I also like that they're open somewhat late compared to other bakeries. read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - sundae and banana pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

Cookies are delicious but that sweet potato pie is nasty as all get out , the flavors are not flavorful in the pie like I'm use to ! I won't purchase that again. I tried it once , then waited a year went back to the same thing. NO GO read more

Sweet Valentine Bakery - Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Carson, California

Ordered a funfetti Bundt cake, sock it to me Bundt cake, and 4 dozen sprinkle cookies for our baby sprinkle. 10/10 recommend! Everyone was delicious! It was the first time we've hosted a party where almost all the desserts were done. This family owned bakery is better than any big corporation you'll go to. Will definitely use for all our future parties read more